Lent reminds us we cannot rush past the season of dormancy and the cycle of death. There are fruits that come from experiences of emptiness, barren landscapes of the spirit, and despair. We may even discover that it is in moving through the desert that … read more.
I was recently in an organizing meeting where the facilitator opened with an unexpected icebreaker question: “What does solidarity smell like?” When talking about concepts like justice, equity, or solidarity, it’s easy to remain in the realm of the abstract. How can we stay connected … read more.
There’s plenty around us to fear. What do we do with that? Does fear hold us back or can it propel us forward?
Our Unitarian Universalist heritage calls us to remember we come from one source, and we all share the same destiny. Today, the destiny we say we are aiming for is the Beloved Community. This is part of the vision of our congregation. It is also … read more.
This is urgent, and uncomfortable. The forces of hatred and violence are on the rise around the world, and they will inevitably start finding a seductive voice, even to our ears. Since being Unitarian Universalist doesn’t give us ethical superpowers, how can we prepare ourselves … read more.
How are we being asked to respond to the times we are living in? That is always the question, of course, but it comes with new urgency these days. The times ask us to be clear about what is most important and then to move … read more.
This week, I have come to believe that owning the right shoes is important. In watching neighbors and friends who lack the ideal footwear slipping and sliding and sloshing around these roads and sidewalks, I appreciated the fine, Oregon-based footwear I own.
But nothing lasts forever. … read more.
